2024-25 Faculty Mentoring Schedule
Contains events hosted by the Provost’s Office Faculty Success Program (FS) and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). All in-person events are in the CTL classroom (MC 2.404) unless otherwise noted. Please consult the Comet Calendar for up-to-date details and RSVP information. Here is the complete CTL schedule through December.
August 2024
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center: Comet Launch: New Faculty Orientation. Welcomes and integrates new faculty into the institution, providing essential information about policies, resources and expectations while fostering connections among colleagues to support a smooth transition and preparation for their roles in teaching, research and service. Here’s the schedule
Thursday, Aug. 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: Mentor Kickoff Meeting. Introduces mentors to their roles and responsibilities, providing guidelines and resources to help them effectively support and guide their mentees. It aims to ensure mentors are well-prepared to foster professional growth and development.
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 9-10 a.m.: Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
September 2024
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop for non-tenure-track faculty: Things I Wish I Knew When I Started as a Faculty Member. Panelists share essential advice for new faculty. Learn about overcoming initial challenges, maintaining work-life balance and avoiding burnout. This interactive session includes personal anecdotes, practical tips and a Q&A segment. Discover strategies for long-term success in your academic career.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop for tenure-track faculty: Things I Wish I Knew When I Started as a Faculty Member. Panelists share essential advice for new faculty. Learn about overcoming initial challenges, maintaining work-life balance and avoiding burnout. This interactive session includes personal anecdotes, practical tips and a Q&A segment. Discover strategies for long-term success in your academic career.
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 9-10 a.m., McDermott suite (MC 4.4): Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
Thursday, Sept. 26, 3-4 p.m., McDermott suite (MC 4.4): Bi-monthly Mentor-Mentee High Tea. Connect with mentors and new mentees in a relaxed, networking-focused setting. Enjoy tea and pastries while discussing academic experiences and career guidance.
October 2024
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop: Publication Strategies. Panelists from diverse academic units share strategies to boost your chances of getting published. Join a lively discussion on effective writing techniques and options for handling submission rejections.
Wednesday, October 23, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop: Tenure and Promotion Strategies for Tenure-Track Faculty. Special information session from Provost’s Office on the UT Dallas tenure and promotion policy. Learn the details of the review process so you can prepare and plan for a successful review. Bring questions!
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 9-10 a.m., McDermott suite (MC 4.4): Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
November 2024
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., Teams: FS Workshop: Research Resources. Office of Research and Innovation representatives explain how they can help with research goals.
Friday, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., McDermott suite (MC 4.4): FS Workshop: Promotion Strategies for Nontenure-System Faculty. Special information session from Provost’s Office on the UT Dallas promotion policy. Understand the review process in detail to better prepare and plan for a successful promotion. Bring questions!
Thursday, Nov. 21, 3-4 p.m., McDermott suite (MC 4.4): Bi-monthly Mentor-Mentee High Tea. Connect with mentors and new mentees in a relaxed, networking-focused setting. Enjoy tea and pastries while discussing academic experiences and career guidance.
December 2024
Thursday, Dec. 5, 4-6 p.m., Northside DraftHouse: End of Semester CTL Happy Hour/Mentor Check-in. Casual social hour to celebrate the end of the semester with mentors and mentees. Enjoy refreshments, connect and reflect on the semester’s achievements and experiences.
January 2025
Tuesday, Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., McDermott suite (MC 4.4): Spring New Faculty Orientation. Welcomes and integrates new faculty into the institution, providing essential information about policies, resources and expectations while fostering connections among colleagues to support a smooth transition and preparation for their roles in teaching, research and service.
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 9-10 a.m.: Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
February 2025
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop: Tips and Techniques for Writing a Winning Grant. Gain insights from panelists who have successfully secured federal (NSF, NIH) and private grants. They’ll demystify the grant-submission process and share their experiences.
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 9-10 a.m.: Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 3-4 p.m.: Bi-monthly Mentor-Mentee High Tea. Connect with mentors and new mentees in a relaxed, networking-focused setting. Enjoy tea and pastries while discussing academic experiences and career guidance.
March 2025
Wednesday, March 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop: Designing Your Professional Brand. Learn to craft and communicate your professional brand. This workshop covers defining your unique value, enhancing visibility and presenting yourself effectively.
Tuesday, March 25, 9-10 a.m.: Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
April 2025
Wednesday, April 2, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop: Tenure and Promotion Strategies for Tenure-Track Faculty. Special information session from Provost’s Office on the UT Dallas tenure and promotion policy. Learn the details of the review process so you can prepare and plan for a successful review. Bring questions!
Wednesday, April 9, 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.: FS Workshop: Promotion Strategies for Non-tenure Track Faculty. Special information session from the Provost’s Office on the UT Dallas promotion policy. Learn the details of the review process so you can prepare and plan for a successful review. Bring questions!
Thursday, April 17, 3-4 p.m.: Bi-monthly Mentor-Mentee High Tea. Connect with mentors and new mentees in a relaxed, networking-focused setting. Enjoy tea and pastries while discussing academic experiences and career guidance.
Thursday, April 24, 3-5 p.m., Davidson-Gundy Alumni Center: CTL’s Teaching Excellence Award Reception. Recognizing exceptional achievements in teaching, research and faculty mentoring.
Tuesday, April 29, 3-4 p.m.: Monthly Mentor-Mentee Coffee and Chat. Networking event where mentors and mentees can connect over hot coffee and tea and meet other faculty members from around campus.
May 2025
Thursday, May 1, 4-6 p.m., Northside DraftHouse: End of the Year Social/Mentor Check-in. Casual social hour to celebrate the end of the semester with mentors and mentees. Enjoy refreshments, connect and reflect on the semester’s achievements and experiences.
